library
Described by its architect Francine Houben as a 'people's palace', the Library of Birmingham is highly accessible and family-friendly.
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The Library of Birmingham provides a showcase for Birmingham's internationally important collections of archives, photography and rare books. Facilities include a state-of-the-art gallery space, opening up public access to the collections. It is also home to the BFI Mediatheque, providing free access to the National Film Archive.
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The Library is next to and physically connected with Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP).
[Image Description: A photo of the first floor of the Birmingham Library. Two escalators glow a lilac blue. There are stories of bookshelves, all beautifully colour co-ordinated.]
The rep
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, commonly called The Rep, is a producing theatre based on Centenary Square in Birmingham, England. Founded by Barry Jackson, it is the longest-established of Britain's building-based theatre companies and one of its most consistently innovative.
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Today The Rep produces a wide range of drama in its three auditoria – The House with 825 seats, The Studio with 300 seats and The Door with 140 seats – much of which goes on to tour nationally and internationally.